Thursday, September 8, 2011

Freshman forward Ali Martin scored the first two goals of her Seattle Pacific career – tallying both just 90 seconds apart late in the game -- and senior forward Mandy Verdoia also scored a pair as the Falcons routed Notre Dame de Namur 6-1 Thursday at Interbay Stadium.

Montana State Billings (3-0) was the only other GNAC team to win as it edged Rocky Mountain 1-0.

Saint Martin's (0-2-1) and Central Washington (1-1-2) earned ties. The Saints battled to a 1-1 draw with Nebraska-Omaha, which is transitioning to Division I.

The Wildcats played their fourth consecutive overtime game. This one with Northwest University ended in a 2-2 deadlock. Northwest Nazarene (1-2-0) was the only GNAC loser, falling to Cal Baptist 3-1.

Seattle Pacific also got goals from Brandi Hamre and freshman midfielder Demi Waitley in its win. Hamre also had an assist in the contest.

The Falcons (2-1-0) had a 26-5 shot advantage. Only one Notre Dame shot was "on goal", a successful goal by Massiel Castellanos at 64:06.

Heidi Greenback scored her fourth goal of the season to keep Montana State Billings unbeaten. The Yellowjackets had a 13-6 shot advantage in the win. Danielle Gordon had two saves to post the shutout.

Saint Martin's gave up an early goal (at 8:23), then scored with 2:37 left in regulation to earn its draw. Hanna Massee scored from five yards out off a rebound from a shot by Clarissa Strayer.

The Nebraska team had a 21-12 shot advantage and took seven of the game's eight corners. Ashley Engel had eight saves in the second half and overtime.

Central Washington got goals from Carson McKole and Brittany Franks to take a 2-1 lead against Northwest, but then gave up a goal in the 76th minute to Rachel Saleen. Miranda Hesleo and McKole had assists on CWU's two goals.

Kimberly Allard scored two goals in Cal Baptist's win. Jenny Field scored Northwest Nazarene's goal. But, the Crusaders were outshot 27-7. Tanya Zickefoose had 16 saves for NNU to keep the contest close.